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Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat

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A large, multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a parking area.
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A restaurant with a long, narrow layout, wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1 Mawson Drive, Crafers, SA, 5152
  • Place, Cleland Conservation Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eurilla Conservation Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Tower Suite

A four-poster bed with a quilted bedspread, bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a large mirror above the bed.

Tower Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two wall-mounted light fixtures, a floral pillow, a bedside table with a vase, and a window.

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a green quilt, a nightstand with a lamp, a green armchair, and a framed plant on the wall.

Piccadilly Wing Garden Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, two green armchairs, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a painting of a woman by a window.

Piccadilly Wing Valley View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a quilted bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Conservatory Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Conservatory Suite

A four-poster bed with a quilted bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Conservatory Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a skylight, and a large window.

Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Adelaide

Crafers stay.With a stay at this Crafers hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Mount Lofty Botanic Garden and 9 miles (15 km) of Heysen Trail Trailhead.

What's nearby

  • Cleland Conservation Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Eurilla Conservation Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mount Lofty Botanic Garden - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Crafers to Mt Lofty Trail Trailhead - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Service Woman's War Memorial Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Adelaide Belair Station - 12 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uraidla Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lockwood General - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Summit Cafe and Function Centre - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bridgewater Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grünthal Brew - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat

5-star adults-only hotel near Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A fitness center, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Adelaide hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Volleyball
  • Wine tasting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Lofty House
Mount Lofty House MGallery Sofitel B&B Crafers
Mount Lofty House Crafers
Mount Lofty House Hotel
Mount Lofty House Hotel Crafers
Grand Mercure Mount Lofty Hotel
Grand Mercure Mount Lofty House Hotel Crafers
Mount Lofty House MGallery Sofitel Crafers
Mount Lofty House MGallery Sofitel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat to the airport?

Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat is 14.8 mi (34-min drive) away from the Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat?

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat on Aug 26, 2026 start from $370, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat.

How close is Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat to the beach?

This hotel is 14.2 mi (29-min drive) from Glenelg Beach and 14.3 mi (28-min drive) from Glenelg North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat offer free breakfast?

Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Adelaide Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat have a pool?

Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat features an outdoor pool.

Does Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat have a restaurant?

Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat is home to Hardy' Verandah, which features local cuisine and garden views.

Does Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs.

How close is Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat to downtown Adelaide?

Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat is 7.8 mi away from Adelaide.

Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most incredible stay at Mount Lofty Estate. The staff were so friendly and accommodating, the food was amazing and our room was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant place to stay

Just a terrific place to stay from the moment we arrived until we left we were made to feel special A truly wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gennaro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic venue & meals - the whole team are fantastic, providing for a memorable 60th celebration. Very informative tour on and around the history of the venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Room was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff. Beautiful estate and a nice and quiet location in the hills. Very enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Amenities
It is a beautiful property with an excellent staff and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest places I have stayed in Australia
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional and friendly staff, amazing views, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic getaway!

Amazing! Beautiful location, spectacular views, great walks, lovely gardens, food excellent, accommodation wonderful, staff very professional, helpful and friendly, what more can I say!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Staff, welcome, room, 3 course dinner in the Martha Hardy room, and of course the unrivaled location in the Adelaide Hills. William was very enthusiastic in giving us the historical information on the house tour. The complimentary champagne was a bonus. It’s a special place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful mountain getaway

We had a fantastic stay with the most beautiful surroundings and comfortable room with views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful, beautiful views, amazing service and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific destination hotel. Plenty to explore and close to Adelaide. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Wonderful views and gorgeous property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of the property and its location in the Adelaide Hills with beautiful, picturesque views were very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is beautiful old style property is great history. The food is exceptional and the staff are friendliest you will find. They all seem to take great pride work at this special place. We spent two night had high tea, a massage at the spa and some really delicious food as well as the house tour. Everything was so well done with such caring people.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing experience, A luxurious retreat with a gourmet breakfast and a couple of koalas in the tree outside!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice views, surroundings, close to Adelaide and Adelaide hills region
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was absolutely outstanding! Everyone went out of their way to help you have an incredible time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Domenico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquility in an easy to get to location. Stunning views
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Exception food and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful two night Adelaide Hills escape

Outstanding stay. Room, decor, view, service and food were all of excellent quality. House tour by Christopher was a highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous customer service. Staff were all wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there after getting engaged. They were so kind even brought out special deserts and took care of us!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Mount Lofty, the staff were exceptional! We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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